From Brandon Bartneck – “I’ve spent the past four years chasing down the answer to the following question…
How do we make mobility better?
It’s meaningful. Probably the most impactful challenge that I’ve tried to help solve. But it’s far from straightforward.”
The 13th BP Energy Outlook provides insights into the changing landscape of energy demand and supply, one with the current pace of technology deployment and another with an ambitious net-zero goal by 2050. The shift to electricity and therefore to grid decarbonization is highlighted.
Tire manufacturers are developing the next generation tires for light- and heavy-duty vehicles to address the new performance and sustainability needs of electrified fleets.
Watch this fun video for a take by ChatGPT on the wavering stance of OEMs on BEVs and ICEs
A summary of 2022 light-duty vehicle sales globally and by region, and split by powertrains.
Heavy-duty vehicles cover a very wide range of applications and typical driving profiles. A one-size-fits-all approach is unlikely to work for reaching zero tailpipe emissions from this sector. Here’s a summary of the application diversity from a US viewpoint.
Some nuggets of information on the personal transportation sector in India
If you have not heard of the term “Environmental Justice” or “EJ” as it is abbreviated, then it’s time to read up. Policy makers have to pay close attention to this topic in the quest for a rapid transition to greener energy and mobility.
The IEA has published a comprehensive analysis of the steps that need to be taken to reach net zero GHG emissions by 2050. This is a summary relevant to the transportation sector.
